1997 Ford Crown Victoria Base
The 1997 Ford Crown Victoria Base is a 190-hp 4.6-liter V8 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $22,180 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 190 horsepower at 4,250 rpm and 265 lb-ft of torque at 3250 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Crown Victoria measures 212.0 inches long on a 114.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,776 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $22,180 ($44,913 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.6L 2V SOHC Modular V8 |
| Displacement | 4.6 L |
| Horsepower | 190 hp @ 4,250 rpm |
| Torque | 265 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 90.2 x 89.9 mm (3.550 x 3.540 in) |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic (4R70W) |
| 1st Gear | 2.84 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.55 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.7 |
| Reverse | 2.23 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 20 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15" |
| Wheels Rear | 15" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 212 in |
| Width | 77.8 in |
| Height | 56.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,776 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 60.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 60.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 57.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 57.1 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars